Black Gryph0n is actually the singing voice of Alastor in the Pilot

for a little bit of context, it's confirmed with Vivziepop that Alastor used to be a canniballistic serial killer in 1930s. he died while burying his latest victim in the woods, because a hunter had mistaken him for a deer and shot him between the eyes. so his afterlife deer-like appearance has double meaning - both because it's a metaphor for how he died and also because it's a reference for the canniballistic deer-like creature wendigo. also, he's got a little red X on his forehead under his hair as a memento 😮😮😮

The "old friend" he is singing to isn't anyone we know. He just came across a familiar face from when he was alive. Although knowing Alistor's predilections, the "fun they had together" on earth was probably Alistor killing his "friend" 🤔😱🤣

A lot of character lore has been confirmed by the creator outside of the show. Alastor was a cannibal serial killer in life and died by being shot in the head. Angel was a part of the italian mob family, and his involvement in the "web of crime" is the reason for his spider esque appearance. He also cannonically has two siblings, an older brother Arackniss (can be seen in ep 8 during the news scene) and a twin sister Molly (ep 6 during the song "welcome to heaven"). Also keep in mind that many songs are actually created by the fans and may not be absolutely canon! "Addict" however was made official by Viv Lastly, I would definitely recommend watching helluva boss, it's a show made by the same creator on youtube that follows hellborn imps in the same universe. It isn't as plot driven as hazbin, but it's still pretty good and explores more of hell (different rings, deadly sins, demon royalty, etc.)

Season two is supposed to have a bit about the characters' pasts. But we're waiting until the end of the year for that. In the meantime, check out "Helluva boss" is a side series but it adds a LOT of plot to the world.

I always interpreted the "old friend of mine" a line as perhaps being one of his earlier victims in life and now he's found them again in hell and starts to understand/grow his power base by killing them again.

Vox was from the 50’s and Alistor is from the 30’s so if they knew each other Vox was a kid.

Definitely check out Paranoid DJ, he has a lot of Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss fan songs! I would recommend “Smile Like You Mean It” and “We’re Sure to Drown” And from the original cast of Hazbin, “Thank You and Goodnight”

Here is some lore on Alastor that has been confirmed: Alastor lived in New Orleans, Louisiana, a place where voodoo is/was a very popular religion. He was very polite towards women and the people he killed were not very good people, especially people who weren't polite to or harassed women. He died in the 1920's or 30's when he was buried some bodies in a deer hunting ground and got mistaken for a deer, hence the antlers and hooves. Many suspect he made a deal with a demon while still on Earth, which is why he was so powerful the moment he arrived in Hell, but that is just speculation.

Another good one is "Alastor's Game" by The Living Tombstone.

I like how alastors voice changes the amount of radio background and even at one point becomes perfectly clear.

you should whatch "thank you and goodnight", it's a song recorded by the voices from the pilot episode

I love this song so much. Is this like electro swing or something? Its really hard to pinpoint where it falls genre wise Also plz do song analysis for Hazbin! Reactions are great but it's really cool to see people who know music break down all the cool stuff they're doing

Sincerely, even if you've already seen the show, I'd be happy to see reaction videos to it. I can't speak for anyone else, of course, but sometimes reaction videos are (for me) more about the feeling of sharing in something in general-- even if we've all already seen it. Thank you for the videos, your commentary is always fun!

As far as we know, in a past life on Earth, Alastor was a radio host who died sometime in the late 1920s. So, his lust for entertainment goes kinda step to step with roaring 20s era. He was mistaken for a deer and shot by a hunter while burying a body deep in the forest. Another reason for the accident is that he was noticed and barked at by the hunter’s dogs, so he hates them. The interesting detail is that every sinner in hell gets their appearance according to their previous lifestyle (radio host), the way they died (deer hooves and horns), and something they hated (in Alastor's case, it seems to be dog-like ears, but that's only my assumption). Moreover he was a cannibal and all of the cannibals resemble each other with grey skin tone and beaming smile. However, he has red eyes and hair, theoretically because he was a voodoo cannibal. As for his other acquaintances whom he had back on Earth, the only possible one is Rosie. Vox died in the 1960s, and Zestial lived in the 18th century or earlier, therefore their paths couldn’t cross.

I really like how you react, stopping when you spot something you find interesting is a rlly good way to react, I don't rlly like when ppl watch the whole thing and then talk about it, bc usually they miss rlly good details

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I could be mistaken but I’m pretty sure this song came out before the Amazon show but after the KZfaq pilot. I know Vizzie drops lots of info about her characters just as extra content as she creates but I don’t think the Alastor and Vox beef was known when this was written.

I’ve been a huge hazbin fan since the pilot! I would love to see your reaction to it! In terms of songs I would definitely suggest Alastor’s Game by The Living Tombstone, as well as the many songs by Paranoid DJ such as Smile Like You Mean It, Eyes On Me, Get Hooked, Use Me Up, and We’re Sure To Drown. These songs were all made before the show came out, so they may not follow canon.

Thanks a lot, Mortius! You posted about Hazbin Hotel in Peter's Discord, and now I'm OBSESSED. Alastor is my favorite character. Apparently he was a serial killer/radio host in NOLA in the 20's and 30's. He died because he was shot by a deer hunter while trying to bury his victim in the woods. I can't wait for season 2!

Another Alastor song by the pilot cast would be Radio Play by Silva Hound has both his singing and normal VAs. Silva Hound produced alot of Hazbin songs with the pilot cast Thank you and Goodnight is also really really good

Love your energy man. Epic analysis and even though you’ve seen the Amazon songs it would be cool to see your thoughts on them. Plus you need to react to hell of a boss Vivs other show. The music is jest as good and they are half way through season two

I love seeing people who were introduced to this community via just the Prime show and seeing their reactions to all the fan content out there. Also, if you want, there is an entire spin off show that the creator has made that is also on her youtube channel called Helluva Boss. Also, I've seen barely anyone do this, but I would love to see you react to all of Vivzies animated shorts that have no connection to Hazbin of Helluva because they are insanely good and she's been making them since she was in collage and or uni I'm pretty sure.

This is exactly the type of song I would play if I decided to become a villain and needed a theme song. Absolutely love the fan music. DJ Paranoid has some bangers that I'd absolutely recommend. Also fun fact, the song Addict (an Angel fan song) and Look My Way (Stolas fan song) were both originally done by DJ Paranoid and Vivzi loved them so much she decided they needed to have official music videos! Edit: also just wanted to point out you could still do videos on the songs in the series but do the blinded reactions that you've done before. This way you can still pick up some of the traffic but you do something different than the other react channels

“Smile like you mean it” is also a great alistor fan song you should react to. It’s one of my favorites

I found Insane from tiktok as well xD a lot before I even knew about hazbin hotel or helluva boss. I really enjoy seeing someone enjoy the same parts of the song I love. I will say, I found your channel because of Epic the musical.

Ok, I started following you because of your epic Epic reactions, and I love the way you stop and feel each part (sometimes multiple times) to make sure you both wring all the enjoyment out of each line and understand the possible implications. I'm really happy to see you react to this, it's been on my playlist for a while and is my husband's ringtone. I think you'd really appreciate Bo Burnham's music because he loves layering double and triple meanings into his works and they're often both entertaining and thought provoking. Can't wait to go through your catalogue, and I also can't wait for you to upload the next saga of Epic reactions. I'm forgetful and broke so I can't risk even the 7 day free trial for patreon even though I want to support you!

NGL I am in love with ‘smile like you mean it’ by paranoid DJ and there is one that someone animated which is AMAZING.

"Dubstep Circus" I think Electro Swing would be a better name for it.

i recommend some other Alastor songs like "smile like you mean it" , "can't be saved" , and "alastor's game"

Alastro has only been in hell for around 90 years. He is VERY young for an Overlord. Only the V's are younger. As for his human life? Cannibal serial voodoo killer. Oh, and he had his own radio show.

The speed of which I immediately went to the channel’s home to try and find the reaction for the series only to find out that there aren’t any. 😭 but still… thank you for this wonderful review. ❤

(Regarding the pause about how you handle your content and all the pauses, just my personal take): I only tend to watch the things I've seen or am *really* curious about but haven't been able to engage with and want to watch someone I *trust* and know has similar tastes. The ones I've seen you seen to like the same things I enjoy and watching you beam and explode at the things I love so much that you have to pause and replay it is extremely entertaining. Love it so much. Don't ever stop! :D Or, you know, stop when you need to rest but your style is great so thank you for it.

So excited you're checking out the numerous fan songs for Hazbin Hotel! I agree with everyone's suggestions, and wanted to add 'Let's See a Smile' by Divide Music. I've been really enjoying the new uptick of swing/big brass/jazz influences in all of these fan songs. It's been refreshing and addictive, lol!

You need to check out Radio Play by Silva Hound. It's also an Alastor song sung by Black Gryph0n.

Mortius had fun - and so had I. What a upbeat song with sinister lyrics: love the contrast.

His a great singer his older stuff for MLP was amazing

age of stereo - oricadia IS AN AMAZING ALASTOR SONG

Really liked your reaction. Had my mind blown the first time I heard this song🤯🤯🤯🤯

well considering he said "wait a minute do i know you? weren't you an old pal of mine?" he did also said after sir pentious got caught spying on the hotel "you'll have to try better than that old pal!" to VOX

When you react to Addict (which I think I remember you said you were already planning on?) you should be sure and watch the video all the way through. There will be credits that may lead you to believe the song is over, but the after credits bit is one of the best parts.

Absolutely the pilot, the addict music video, but then the Helluva Boss sister series. Same universe, but a different cast of characters.

Haven't even watched the video and i'm already in love cause i've been waiting soooo long for that series to come out and it's finally here and now you are reacting to an OG song. I'm so happy

You should look into the songs from Helluva Boss, it's another show by Viv and it also has some bangers and also has a couple fansongs that have been cannonized. Personal favorites of Mine: "Two Minutes Notice" "Crooked" which involve the character Fizz. "Everything Will Be Okay" "Owl In a Cage" "Just Look My Way" (fansong) which are all Stolas Songs. :)

Smile like you mean it is also a great song

Immediately sold on your reactions! Love your enthusiasm and found myself vibrating along with excitement! Going to go check out your EPIC reactions now!

I would LOVE to see you show off Hazbin to CF Reacts!! Maybe a long video of you dissecting the songs!! I'D LOVE THAT!!! Your input and hype for different musical motifs just tickles my brain!💖 and I'd absolutly LOVE to hear a musician rant about the soundtrack!

Welcome to the rabbit hole of hazbin hotel

Any comments help with engagement. So im leaving this one here. I found you with Epic the musical, and now i found out you also wached hazbin. Its so nice! I love your channel already haha

I just recently fell into the Hazbin Hotel/Helluva Boss universe and am sooo glad that you reacted to this song as It's my fav. Another great fan made song is Thank You and Goodnight.

I would love to see you reacting to Helluva Boss series by Vivzipop (the creator of Hazbin Hotel). Some people consider it to be even more entertaining due to the amount of controversial adult problems it tells about. While Hazbin is more likely to be more personal story about Charlie’s dreams, Helluva covers more of Hells hierarchy and discusses lots of serious issues like toxic relationships of different kinds, fear to open your soul to others, gives examples of complex relationships in families, including the arranged marriages, heritage issues and adopted children. So, I would definitely recommend it to you!

dude, this was an awesome reacction to watch! I too am in the middle of my hazbin hotel frothing and jjuuuust discovered this song and I LOVE how you react to things and eeeeee ... For a few minutes I was a teen again groooving to music with my bestie again, if you know what I mean? also I know you've watched the series (repeatedly. same) but I"d still love to see you talk about the songs, even if it's not a blind reaction~

Some good fan songs, would be: Smile Like You Mean It. Royal Flush. Thank You, and Good Night. Redemption Arc. Radio Play. And Heaven 2 Hell. All are fan songs and most came out before the official show, with the exception of Thank You and Good night, bit it is more of a tribute song to everyone from the original pilot.

I just finished hazbin Hotel and I love it!!! I’m most def here for this!!

I recommend a song called "just look my way". Warning... Be prepared to cry, also it's based of/from the series "helluva boss" (same creator as hazbin hotel and also adult content) the song however doesn't contain bad language etc.

There’s also Helluva Boss which has a ton of great music too

Ooooh! you could watch the sister show, Helluva Boss!

Love you reacting to the fan-made stuff

Your reactions are great. I’m so happy I found this channel! 🎉

I didn't scroll very far to see if someone else said this already but the genre of music that you called dubstep circus music is actually electro-swing

I think the lyrics confirm that when Alastor was accidentally k*lled, he didn't really 'go away'. He just went home~

After you’ve checked out the hazbin content you should totally check the artist of this song. Specifically ‘one guy 50 voices’ a lot of reactors I’ve seen love that one

YOU'RE DOING HAZBIN STUFF?????? YAY!!!!!!!!!!!

I believe Vox died way after Alastor. So they wouldn’t have known each other when they were alive and Alastor would’ve been in hell first.

I get that you can't do a true reaction to the songs in Hazbin Hotel as you've already watched it, but I would love to see your breakdown/analysis of the songs from the show.

There's at least 2 live versions that Black Gryph0n has done that is amazing. One as fast as this one and one performed slowly. You need to react to both 😊😊😊

Addict is a song that came out after the pilot and before the official series would recommend checking it out. If your looking to see more fan content theres an animatic called Valentino definitely worth checking out for more fan songs paranoid dj has made a good amount of them.

would love to see an analysis of the songs from you

Recommend also checking out Radio Play, another awesome Alastor song.

Mortius, you should definitely check out more of Gabe Brown (Black Gryph0n) on KZfaq! He does a whole bunch of impression stuff and is actually really talented, so check him out!

Another good Fanmade Hazbin Hotel song is Hell Of A Team

Theres a channel called MilkyyMelodies which has some original songs on HH which are really good if you want to react to some more HH songs. some of my favourites being: heaven is changing (which was actually liked by vivsipop) and stayed gone redone.

I'm halfway into Hazbin Hotel (gonna go watch a couple more episodes right after this), though I did watch the Pilot beforehand (on advice of a friend of mine who had already watched the show and also gave me a few content warnings). I may or may not have ended up with a crush on Alastor extremely quickly. Even the horrifying bits. 😅 Loved the reaction/analysis!

I don't know if you already reacted to "Hell of a team " it's a fan song about charlie and Alastor sang by Amalee. But it's so good!! You should check it out.

He talks about Husk because Alestor before he dissapeared 7 years before show action he maked a pact with Husk (and probably Lilith).

If you like the 20's-esque Dubstep circus music then please please please check out Caravan Palace. Especially Lone Digger and Black Betty

Colm McGuinness has done a couple of songs from this series. Check them out!

Lol thx for the reaction

There are some really great fan made Hazbin hotel songs. Please do some more. Also if you want to sort of jump on something similar Helluva Boss is a sister show to Hazbin Hotel. It doesn’t have quite the same number of songs per episodes (exactly 2) but it also has a musical bent. Often there is 0-6 songs per episodes, but usually at least one.

"Just Look My Way" from Helluva Boss would be a good one to react to. It is a music video so it can stand alone from the series of Helluva Boss, though it will lack context it is still pretty good at telling a story. A lot of people reacted to the music video alone when it first dropped and in general it seemed like the heart of the song got through just fine.

Love your reaction to this song, you really have some good insights and are fun to watch! Oh, please be sure to react to Royal Flush by Silva Hound. It's a song about Husk and it might be my favorite Hazbin Hotel fan song.

If you like this one, you should check out “Royal Flush” with Silva Hound, Mick Lauer, and Jonathan Young.

Welcome to the Hazbin Hotel. Enjoy your stay. 😈 While waiting with the rest of us for season 2. You should check out Helluva Boss. Same universe, different story.

Definitely check out Royal Flush, its about Husk

"This Is like Dubstep circus music!" PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LISTEN TO CARAVAN PALACE

I don't think that they are on about Mimzy when he says "Wait a minute, do I know you?" And "Tell me do you demons bleed?" Because he wouldn't need to ask Mimzy if they knew each other and why would he threaten her with harm?

I love your style of reaction! I think it would be amazing if you reacted to "Alastor's Game".I know other's have recommended this already but I just wanted to bring it more attention.

there is also Helluva Boss to watch ;)

You should also listen to “Alastor’s Game.” It’s another Alastor song

.. and you could always check out Helluva Boss (same universe different circle of hell)

If you haven't watched helluva boss you could still upload that to your chanel!! Is still in the hazbin universe and very popular ❤

The Pilot Ep. Please Mortius

im pretty sure, insane is nor a canon song, is a fan song

im subbing now

Cool❤! Sorr but did u watch helluva boss? i really like music from this one

Def react to the pilot

Since you've seen the entire first season, you probably have heard all the show's songs, perhaps you can react to people doing covers of these songs. If you do, start with Caleb Hyles rendition of "Stayed Gone" from episode two.

I don't think you'd need to edit down the pilot if you react to it, I've seen a lot of people say Vivzie likes reactions to it and doesn't copyright claim them! And your style has a lot of pausing so you should be double safe :D

Hey, appreciate the content warning! I didn’t need it, but I am sure some viewers needed it. Animated dose not mean child friendly!! As far as this insanity awesome song goes, it’s great to see someone with a little music background react! Gives a depth beyond just enjoyment. Also, the whole “who did he meet” thing? My take, and it could be interpreted differently, but is still a solid take, is that he found someone he killed while alive. “Pal” used ironically, and “such fun together “ alluding to Alastor torturing the person before finally killing them. Don’t feel too bad for them, as it’s been stated he usually targeted bad people to kill. So being in hell, surrounded by the damned, he is going to have a field day . Going for his college degree in torture . And laughing the whole time.

in 9:53 my theory is simply that he met an old victim when he was alive. Since he did start killing when he was alive and if some of them end up in hell, it would be possible for him to meet them once again. Hence the "Old Pal of mine", "Diparted from us far too early. But now we're meeting a second time" and the radio static/distortion of "We used to have such fun together" aka when he enjoyed killing (or torturing) the victim's life. And with Vox, I don't think its possible since Vox died in the 1950's according to the Wiki and Alastor died in the early 1930's, specifically 1933. But hey, that JUST a Theory. A FILMMM Theory. (Im sorry I just miss Matpat)